Money Management

Managing your Money

Consumer Credit Counseling Services, CCCS/MMI

Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine (CCCS of Maine) provides financial counseling, debt repayment plans, and consumer education. For more information: http://www.cccsme.org/

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Last updated on January 3rd, 2010.  Filed under Money Management.

Consumer Credit Protection Publication

Maine’s Bureau of Consumer Credit protection offers free publications online:

http://www.maine.gov/pfr/consumercredit/publications.htm

Last updated on January 2nd, 2010.  Filed under Money Management.
Local News & Announcments
Tax coalition volunteers help return more than $600,000 to the local economy

The Midcoast Maine Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CA$H) coalition has wrapped up another record-breaking tax season, helping 330 taxpayers file federal and state income taxes that resulted in more than $600,000 worth of refunds going back to the local economy.
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Maine’s Circuit Breaker Program

Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund “Circuit Breaker” Program

Maine’s Circuit Breaker program allows eligible Maine residents to receive a partial refund of property taxes and/or rent paid on their primary residence.  For more information: http://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxrelief/tnr.htm

Skills Building and Education

Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community/WWC

WWC  provides training, advocacy and assistance in four program areas: Building a Career; Starting a Business; Managing your Money; and Becoming a Leader.  For more information go to: http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org/

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